Let your research
tell its story
Your research matters. But if it's hidden behind academic language, it may not reach the people who could benefit from it. YICCO helps you translate your findings into clear, compelling stories – so your work can have the impact it deserves.
Many formats, one story
From a single paper, YICCO crafts the right output for every audience — from rich visual stories to ready-to-publish text.
Text formats — available now
Ready to generate today, for every channel.
Visual story formats — coming soon
Graphical Abstract
One striking visual that captures your entire study at a glance — perfect for journals and social sharing.
Infographic
Your key findings turned into a clear, eye-catching graphic that travels far beyond your field.
Scrollytelling
An interactive, scroll-driven story that unfolds your research step by step — immersive and unforgettable.
Video Abstract
A short, narrated video that brings your paper to life — one of the most engaging, scroll-stopping ways to share your research.
Why we started YICCO
The YICCO difference
Most AI tools just simplify your text. We help you find the story behind your science. That's YICCO: Your Information, Clearly Communicated.
Stories that move people
Other tools just make your paper "easier to read." We go further. Our guided Narrative Flow asks the right questions to uncover the human story within your research — so it doesn't just inform, it resonates.
One platform, paper to published
Most tools hand you raw text — then you're on your own to design, format, and host it. YICCO does it all. From your paper to a beautifully designed, ready-to-publish page you can share with your audience in one click.
Expert-verified, not just AI
AI-powered, scientist-trusted. Every story is yours to control, with the option of a Human Check by researchers who specialize in science communication. Accuracy and nuance, never lost.
Your paper's journey to the public
Every great discovery deserves to be understood. Here's how YICCO transforms your scientific content into stories that matter.
Create your project & upload
Start a new project and upload your paper in seconds. PDF or Word doc – we speak both formats. Your research is safe with us (we're researchers too, we get it).
Upload your first paper →Build your narrative
This is where the magic starts. Through thoughtful questions, we uncover what drives you and why this research matters. Curious what we'd ask? Preview 3 personalized Narrative Flow questions for your own paper.
Refine & make it yours
Your research, your voice, your final say. Edit and refine every word until it feels right. Want an extra pair of eyes? Our Human Check connects you with researchers who specialize in science communication.
Add visuals & review the result
Bring your story to life with beautiful custom illustrations generated specifically for your research. Select the visuals that best capture your message, then preview the complete output – ready to share with the world.
Share & make waves
Every output you create — a blog post, interview, video — instantly gets its own beautiful page with a shareable URL. Send it to journalists, embed it on your group's site, post it anywhere.
And on your Outpage, all of them come together. Whether it's your personal portfolio, your research team's showcase, or your department's home for accessible science — one URL, every story in one place.
Why researchers choose YICCO
Because turning a paper into something the world can read shouldn't feel like starting from scratch. YICCO walks alongside you — preserving your rigor, finding your voice, and connecting your research to the people who need it.
Made to be understood
We translate your research for a broad, curious audience – clear language, the right tone, and no jargon. Your work, accessible to anyone who wants to understand it.
Keep the rigor, lose the jargon
Our AI preserves your scientific accuracy while translating "heterogeneous treatment effects" into "not everyone responds the same way."
Rediscover your spark
Our guided process does more than create content – it reignites your passion. Researchers tell us they rediscover the value of their own work.
Science communication, accessible to everyone
Start free. Scale when you're ready.
Individual researcher
Solo
Try YICCO and create your first accessible content from your research.
No subscription · pay as you go with extra credits
- 20 trial credits to start — no credit card required
- Buy extra credits whenever you need them
- Standard output types (e.g. blog post, LinkedIn message, press release)
- Publish on yicco.com (or choose your own platform) — each output gets its own shareable link to send out into the world
- Optional Human Check — invite an expert to review your text (extra credits)
Individual researcher
Solo Plus
Coming soonFor researchers building ongoing visibility for their work. You manage YICCO yourself, with the option to invite a colleague to review your content.
Starting price · scales with usage
- Everything in Solo
- Always a fixed amount of credits available each month
- Your own Outpage — a personal portfolio page for all your outputs
- All high-credit output types (explainer videos, infographics, custom illustrations, and more)
- Invite your own colleague to do the Human Check
Groups, departments & publishers
Team
Coming soonMultiple people, all with active roles — for consortia, faculties, and publishing teams working together.
Starting price · per workspace
- Everything in Solo and Solo Plus
- Collaboration: work together with colleagues in a shared workspace — co-create outputs, plan ahead with a content calendar, and keep each other in the loop with built-in chat. Perfect for working alongside your communications department.
- Invite: bring in external researchers to generate a specific output at your expense
- Multiple workspaces under one billing account, each with its own public Outpage
All plans · cancel anytime
What does an output cost?
Just to give you an idea — here's what some popular outputs cost in credits:
Pick a subscription that matches your usage. The more credits per month, the lower the cost per credit.
Small
$7
per month
25 credits/month
Medium
$29
per month
120 credits/month
Large
$68
per month
330 credits/month
Extended
$158
per month
900 credits/month
Full
$410
per month
2,700 credits/month
Monthly credits expire at the end of the billing month. Annual = 10 months charged, 2 months free.
Publication moment? Grant cycle? Buy extra credits on demand — no subscription commitment. Top-up credits are valid for 90 days.
Top-up 40
$13
40 credits · $0.33/credit
Top-up 125
$39
125 credits · $0.31/credit
Top-up 350
$100
350 credits · $0.29/credit
Top-up 900
$255
900 credits · $0.28/credit
YICCO uses a single credit currency. The USD value of a credit depends on your subscription tier.
| Monthly plan | USD/credit |
|---|---|
| Small — $7/mo | $0.2800 |
| Medium — $29/mo | $0.2417 |
| Large — $68/mo | $0.2061 |
| Extended — $158/mo | $0.1756 |
| Full — $410/mo | $0.1519 |
The more credits you buy per month, the lower the effective cost per credit.
Science belongs to everyone.Researchers from low-resource settings or with very limited budgets can apply for sponsored access. Important research deserves to be heard — wherever it's done. Get in touch.
What researchers say
Real stories from real scientists making real impact
"I just tried YICCO and created my first interview. So impressive — really well thought out and executed. I published the interview as a LinkedIn blog. I'm excited!"
"Very smooth and intuitive. The step-by-step structure made it easy to transform my academic article into something accessible. The interview format helped me reflect on my research from a communication perspective. YICCO has strong potential to help researchers share their work beyond academic journals."
"The interview is very helpful. It provides an immediate starting point and the content aligns well with my research. It truly feels like my own words. The tips give me confidence to put my research out there."
"The interview looks polished and provides inspiration to share scientific information in a different way. It was even published on the website of my research group."
"The texts look complete and professional. They truly felt like my own story. This gives me confidence to actively engage with the outside world."
"They help me articulate my story better and give me the push to pick up my communication efforts again. The texts feel accurate and personal — like my own words, just shaped differently."
"They help you step out of the research bubble and see how to make your work appealing for a broader audience. It truly gave me the feeling: 'we did something valuable, and it deserves to be shared!'"
"They give me exactly that extra push to share my results accessibly with a broader audience."
Researchers around the world
From Amsterdam to Jakarta, New York to Cairo — scientists across 20+ countries are using YICCO to share their work with the people who need to hear it.
Meet the team
A Dutch startup based in Amsterdam, passionate about making science accessible
Liza Cornet, PhD
Founder & CEO
Former scientist turned science communicator. PhD in neurocriminology and published in top-journals like Nature Reports. Her mission: making science accessible to all.
Jos Rietjens, MD
Founder
Experienced in building SaaS solutions with a medical background. At YICCO, he's involved as product designer.
Harm Rietjens, MSc
Founder
IT background with top-notch programming skills. Currently deep-diving into everything AI. At YICCO, involved as Chief AI Officer.
Backed by a strong development team that brings our vision to life.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about YICCO
Ready to set your research free?
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